Job Description

Job title: Senior Director QA R&D


Department: R&D QA


Location: Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh


GLS: M06


Working hours: Monday - Friday 37.5 hours - onsite 5 days a week in line with our New Vision Centre opening in Southampton from May 2026.

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the world's leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It's more than making contact lenses, it's about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We're all about bright futures - for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

Job summary - What to expect:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Director QA R&D to join our Research and Development Quality Assurance team. This role operates as a key member of the global RAQA and R&D leadership teams, responsible for risk management, design control and usability engineering of new product developments. There is responsibility for the operation of the Quality Management System (QMS) in both R&D sites, and the maintenance of the associated certifications by the Notified Bodies. In this context, you will support the R&D function in the creation of technical documentation.


You will provide quality assurance leadership for all CVI global R&D facilities (contact lens and lens care products), lead the R&D QA team and serve as a primary quality assurance resource accountable for the UK Pilot R&D QMS. As the Senior Director, you will be the global process owner for Risk Management, Design Control and Usability Engineering.


CooperVision's management team is committed to the development and implementation of the quality management system and maintaining its effectiveness by communicating to the organization the importance of meeting statutory and regulatory requirements, as well as those of the customer.



A full job description is available upon request.

About you:

We are looking for an experienced senior leader who can communicate within an organisation both horizontally and vertically with the ability to listen and react to our stakeholders. The successful candidate will need to showcase strong interpersonal and adaptability skills as well as be a change agent with the ability to pivot quickly and drive their team to shift direction as required. You will have a problem-solving mindset and be able to partner with the business to ensure compliance. A key attribute is the ability to demonstrate strong time management, where you can prioritise activities through the team and organisation. As a people leader, you will have a natural ability to develop your team and future leaders, whilst being a true global partner that drives results through solutions.

Experience & Education:

Experienced people leader. Industry background within medical device or pharmaceutical. Global regulatory knowledge including FDA, MDR, EMA is essential to drive this area forward. Significant experience in Quality Management Systems as a whole with understanding of clinical and general medical practices. Good understanding of and experience with polymer science, biocompatibility, sterilisation, and mechanical engineering concepts. Demonstrated medical device Quality Engineering experience in research, new product development and/or high-volume manufacturing environment. Proven ability to identify and assess risk, mitigate those risks from a global standpoint. Project Management experience. Ability to input and influence decisions at a strategic level.

What we offer:

You'll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday, 25% bonus, relocation allowance, private medical, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!


We are committed to our employees' personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we'll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.


We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with CooperVision

If you like what you see, take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today! All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to helping improve the way people see every day. Achieving that goal takes the collaboration of team members with wide-ranging skills; from scientists and researchers, to manufacturing and operations experts, to sales and marketing professionals.




At CooperVision, our effort to improve lives begins with our employees. We are committed to developing people as a key global differentiator and our most important asset. We empower employees to succeed, rewarding great thinking and hard work with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and with a special focus on wellness. Our commitment to our core values and an employee-centric culture fuel a deeply engaged, high performing organization.




CooperVision employees pride themselves on being proactive, innovative, flexible and friendly. That's a strong reflection of our corporate culture--and part of the reason CooperVision may be a great workplace for you.



Job title: Senior Director QA R&D Department: R&D QA Location: Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh GLS: M06 Working hours: Monday - Friday 37.5 hours - onsite 5 days a week in line with our New Vision Centre opening in Southampton from May 2026.

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CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to helping improve the way people see every day. Achieving that goal takes the collaboration of team members with wide-ranging skills; from scientists and researchers, to manufacturing and operations experts, to sales and marketing professionals.




At CooperVision, our effort to improve lives begins with our employees. We are committed to developing people as a key global differentiator and our most important asset. We empower employees to succeed, rewarding great thinking and hard work with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and with a special focus on wellness. Our commitment to our core values and an employee-centric culture fuel a deeply engaged, high performing organization.




CooperVision employees pride themselves on being proactive, innovative, flexible and friendly. That's a strong reflection of our corporate culture--and part of the reason CooperVision may be a great workplace for you.